MISSION STATEMENT Xavier University of Louisiana is a Catholic and historically Black institution. The ultimate purpose of the University is the promotion of a more just and humane society. To this end, Xavier prepares its students to assume roles of leadership and service in society. This preparation takes place in a pluralistic teaching and learning environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service. So that they will be able to assume roles of leadership and service, Xavier graduates will be:prepared for continual spiritual, moral, and intellectual development;liberally educated in the knowledge and skills required for leadership and service; and educated in a major field so that they are prepared to complete graduate or professional school and to succeed in a career and in life.
Type of School
Four or more years,
Private not-for-profit
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Highest degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Calendar
Semester
Setting
Large city
Distance learning opportunities
No
Xavier University of Louisiana Size
Total enrollment
3,391
Enrolled full time
3,183
Enrolled part time
208
Xavier University of Louisiana Student Body
Men enrolled full time
900
Women enrolled full time
2,283
American Indian/Alaskan Native
-
Asian/Pacific Islander
-
Black/Non-Hispanic
-
Hispanic
-
White/Non-Hispanic
-
Non-Resident Alien
3%
Race/ethnicity unknown
2%
Xavier University of Louisiana Admission Basics
Admissions office phone number
-
Open admission policy
No
Undergraduate Application fee
$25
Applied
4,463
Admitted
2,860
Enrolled
786
Admitted %
64%
Xavier University of Louisiana Admission factors
Admission test scores
Required
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school rank
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
TOEFL
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Recommended
Recommendations
Required
Formal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommended
Xavier University of Louisiana Admission statistics
All freshmen are automatically considered for Xavier University Scholarships at the time of their application for admission. A number of factors determine the decision, primarily high school grade point average (computed on academic subjects only) and standardized test scores, as well as extracurricular involvement and a counselor's recommendation. NOTE: These awards are made for eight (8) consecutive semesters provided the student maintains an average of: 3.0 at the end of two semesters, 3.3 at the end of four semesters, and 3.5 at the end of six semesters. As a member of the United Negro College Fund, Xavier University receives various scholarship opportunities throughout the academic year. These competitive scholarship opportunities are available to all students enrolled at Xavier who meet the specific eligibility criteria determined by the donor.
Scholarships are coordinated through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Enrolled students should contact this office for information regarding various scholarship opportunities and consult the Scholarship Opportunities Bulletin Board and web site once they arrive on campus.